Max and Rory: Simple, Quirky and Fun
A short ceremony in an intimate setting was precisely the wedding Max and Rory wanted before embarking on their relocation overseas. Combining their wedding with their farewell party, these two celebrated in what they describe as a wedding that was “simple, quirky and fun.”
Photographer Tahnee Jade Photography | Location Melbourne, VIC
“…We looked each other in the eyes and both said “Let’s get married” at the same time.”
How and when did you meet?
Rory: We had chatted online but never arranged to meet. One night we both happened to be at the Greyhound hotel in St Kilda and I recognised Max and introduced myself. The rest is history!
Tell us a little about the earlier days of your relationship...
Max and Rory: We have very different taste in music, TV and hobbies and we both thought we were too different to have a lasting relationship. As it turned out, none of this mattered. We have very similar values and both have the same sense of humour, and this meant that while we might not like the same TV shows or music, we enjoy each other’s company and feel the same way about the world in general.
What does marriage mean to you?
Max and Rory: Before we got married, we felt like marriage for us would just be a formality—a piece of paper that just proves we’re in a relationship. We decided to get married after 7 and a half years because we were moving overseas, and it would make sure we had no issues with immigration as a couple. Once we got married, it not only helped with government paperwork but somehow, even though we were fully committed before our engagement, being married made our relationship feel more formal and permanent. It’s also nice to say, ‘my husband’ versus ‘my boyfriend’ or ‘my partner’.
Who proposed and how?
Max and Rory: We had discussed getting married in the past and agreed that we would like to be married but didn’t feel any need to rush. When we decided to move overseas in December 2020, we realised we needed to get married before we set off—we looked each other in the eyes and both said “Let’s get married” at the same time.
When did you get married?
Max and Rory: We got married on the 20th of March 2021 in Collingwood.
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What was the main influence behind your wedding day?
Max and Rory: We wanted the focus of our wedding to be us spending time with our close friends and family and celebrating our love for each other, so we wanted a short ceremony in an intimate setting, with a party afterwards. We aren’t religious and are not a traditional family, so we wanted something simple, quirky and fun.
What was the most important thing to you surrounding your wedding?
Max and Rory: We had our wedding during the COVID-19 pandemic, so we were worried that we would have to cancel at short notice or miss having interstate friends and family present. The most important thing for us was to have as many of our close friends and family present as possible, as our wedding also doubled as a farewell party before we moved overseas.
Where did you find the bulk of your inspiration?
Max and Rory: We chose The Altar Electric as our venue because they specialise in intimate, non-traditional weddings in a stylish and funky venue. The team at The Altar Electric took care of the decorations and organised the entire ceremony for us.
How did you choose your suppliers?
Rory: Max is a wedding videographer and knows the industry very well. The first provider he chose was our photographer, and the next was our venue. Max had seen Tahnee’s work and loved it, so the choice was easy. We chose The Altar Electric because the venue suited our style and the celebrants were fun, friendly and easy to work with.
What was your favourite part of the day?
Max and Rory: Getting married to my best friend, surrounded by the people we love and care about.
Any advice for other couples planning their day and finding it difficult to navigate the journey?
Max and Rory: Remember the wedding is about you two as a couple. Don’t feel the need to stick with tradition, and choose suppliers that support your decisions and help you find options that suit you. You only get one wedding day, so make it yours and don’t feel any pressure to do what other people have done in the past unless it fits you!
And finally, 3 words to describe your wedding day…
FUN
RELAXED
UNIQUE
Max and Rory’s Team
Photographer Tahnee Jade Photography
Venue The Altar Electric
Cake Two Rams Melbourne
Stationery Papermarc
Celebrant Dee - The Wedding Anarchist
Catering Hanoi Hannah
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